Global Conference on Democracy, Human Rights and the Fragility of Freedom
The McGill Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism is
pleased to host the third Echenberg Family Conference on Human
Rights.
The Conference will address key issues regarding democratic
citizenship and the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms,
including the violent repression of democracy, institutional
safeguards, economic and social rights, the role of women and youth
in struggles for democracy, freedom of expression and assembly, as
well as the impact of transnationalism, globalization (including
the rise of new media) and foreign policy on democracy. Speakers
will engage with the complexities that arise both globally and
locally in movements for democratic participation, and with
different approaches to nurturing democratic institutions and
engagement.
A Young
Leaders conference will take place in conjunction with the
Conference and will provide bright young activists from the around
the world with an opportunity to engage with these issues, develop
practical skills in advocacy and social change, and network with
the Conference’s renowned speakers.
Visit the conference website for more information.